Batticaloa in Rear View Mirror, Beach Ahead

We are on the road to Batticaloa on the East Coast of Sri Lanka. A friend we are travelling with takes us to a house his grandfather had lived in. It’s nearly 100 years old. The owner and his doctor wife give us a tour of the house. My friend

Jane Goodall Crusader for chimpanzees and the planet

British primatologist Jane Goodall imitated chimpanzees, sat with them in trees and shared their bananas during her trail-blazing research in Tanzania into the apes’ true nature. Acclaimed for her discoveries she later morphed into a

Thai Boulevard Unveils a Fresh New Look as it Celebrates 10 Years of Authentic Thai Cuisine

Thai Boulevard, Colombo’s much-loved destination for authentic Thai dining, marks a milestone this year as it celebrates its 10th anniversary with a stunning new look. Following an extensive refurbishment, the restaurant has

Millennium Art Contemporary Feminist Futures Art, Activism and South Asian Womanhood

Presented by Millennium Art Contemporary, an artist-led initiative, in partnership with the State Art Council, a celebration of women, art and activism recently took center stage as ’Feminist Futures: Art, Activism and South Asian

The Chitrasena Vajira Dance Foundation Namo Vajiraye The Unfolding Legacy A Tribute to Guru Vajira Chitrasena

The Chitrasena Vajira Dance Foundation recently presented Namo Vajiraye: The Unfolding Legacy exhibition and performance to commemorate and celebrate the life of Guru Vajira Chitrasena on her first-year death anniversary. The event took place over three days at the Lionel Wendt Theatre to packed and appreciative audiences. The exhibition showcased numerous elements of Vajira’s life in dance, from creative and life partner to Guru Chitrasena, to h

Sweat, Deals & Drama Surviving the Colombo International Book Fair

If you’re heading to the Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF) at BMICH between 27 September and 6 October, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., here’s your unapologetic survival guide. You already know the crowd, chaos, and charm. But let me

Pimp My Tuk Tuk 2025 Concludes Landmark 1,350km Charity Ride Across Sri Lanka

Pimp My Tuk Tuk Asia (PMTT Asia) has successfully completed its third Sri Lanka Challenge, a seven-day, 1,350-kilometre charity rally that brought together a global community of riders, sponsors, and changemakers. Held from

The first Careems Circle Inner Brilliance The Art of Self-Kindness Mimi Nicklin

The first edition of the ‘Careems Circle’ was recently held at the Careems flagship store. Each gathering provides a platform for the ladies to experience an inspirational speaker, celebrate knowledge and nurture self-development.

The Tuition Industrial Complex

In Colombo, you can’t drive ten minutes without spotting a tuition poster. Some are stuck to lamp posts with peeling tape, others are glossy billboards towering over traffic. Sirs with gelled hair and folded arms look down at us like movie

Three Months Left, Don’t Mess It Up A Survival Guide for Perfectionists

Think about it, most of us walked into 2025 armed with a list of resolutions, a pretty vision board, and the belief that this would finally be our year. Fast forward to now, and that list is just existing as wall art. If you’ve achieved more than

Bucket List Myths Why It’s Not Just About Skydiving or Exotic Trips

When most people hear the term ‘bucket list’, their minds jump straight to daredevil adventures like skydiving, bungee jumping, or travelling to far-flung places such as Bali or the Swiss Alps. Social media has reinforced this image,

Why Sri Lanka Should Care About Lightweight AI

While global tech giants battle over who can build the largest AI system, Sri Lanka has an opportunity to take a different path. The future of artificial intelligence in our island nation may not lie in massive, power-hungry models that

George Keyt Foundation Young Contemporaries 2025 Nations Trust Bank Private Banking

The George Keyt Foundation recently presented Young Contemporaries 2025 at the Barefoot Gallery, Colombo, with British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick as Chief Guest and Nations Trust Bank as main sponsor. The exhibition

Fashion Meets Compassion “The Millinery’’ Charity Showcase at Hilton Colombo

Colombo’s social calendar is about to welcome a night of high style with heartfelt purpose, as The Millinery Charity Fashion Show graces the runway of Hilton Colombo on October 10, 2025.

BEING A TEACHER

“A good teacher may cost a lot but a poor teacher will cost the most,” is an axiom the Dept. of Education would do well to consider.To many teaching is just a job. It is used as a stop gap till something better comes along. Nearly 70 years ago I started my own teaching career and I have loved every moment of it.

Feng Shui and surroundings

Feng Shui synchronises the surroundings and stimulates us with positive energy allowing us to live at our fullest potential. The energy within should resonate with the cosmic energy.

Frozen Children and High Altitude in Salta... Argentina

The two twin-cab jeeps are parked outside the little airport of Salta, Argentina. As we arrive, Talkki and Edgar, our drivers and guides, greet us. They do not understand why we have 12 suitcases of various sizes for our group size. Of

Craft, Collaboration & Community: Selyn Foundation Presents Craft to Empower at Ramp Up 2025

At Ramp Up 2025, hosted by the Women’s Chamber of Industry & Commerce Sri Lanka on September 9th at Hilton Colombo, the Selyn Foundation — the social impact arm of the Selyn brand — unveiled a collaboration with Sri Lanka’s

30th Anniversary Precision Lapidaries Kingsbury Hotel

The Precision Lapidaries and Group of Companies recently celebrated its 30th anniversary at The Balmoral Kingsbury Hotel, marking three decades of excellence in calibrated sapphire cutting. The milestone event brought together

Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic Colombo residence opens a new guest suite

Tucked down the quiet 33rd Lane off Bagatelle Road sits Number 11, Geoffrey Bawa’s former residence and now speciality museum. Closed to the public except during designated tour times, this hidden gem recently expanded its

Shakahari at Indiya, Cinnamon Life

Cinnamon Life’s Indian restaurant INDIYA launches its limited-time vegetarian menu “Shakahari” from September 24 – October 10, 2025. Pulling from fifteen Indian states, the menu at Cinnamon Life’s Indiya

Sky Breeze in Unawatuna wins global recognition for semi fine dining experience

Sky Breeze, the beachside café on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, has been honoured at the Global Business Excellence Awards 2025 organised by the London Business Consultancy. The café received the title “Best

HOW FAR CAN A SCHOOL GOVERN THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A STUDENT?

This seems a ridiculous question indeed. The answer may seem obvious. A school’s rights over its pupils ends at the school gate …. Or so think some parents these days who actually allow their offspring to visit

Launch of the reprint of the ancient Pali Grammar book Balawatharo

Ancient Pali grammar book ‘Balawatharo’ was reprinted by Pathfinder Foundation with the support of High Commission of India, Colombo and Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India.

Hi TV Honoured at the Lanka Business Awards 2025

Hi TV, Sri Lanka’s premier luxury and lifestyle channel, proudly received the “Luxury and Lifestyle-Focused Channel in Sri Lanka” accolade at the prestigious Lanka Business Awards 2025. The award was presented

Fly and Help...

The Fly & Help Foundation, Germany has opened its 1,000th school worldwide in Wennappuwa, Sri Lanka, in partnership with Hemas Outreach Foundation (HOF), marking a significant milestone in global

Colour Pencil Art Exhibition Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather, a colour pencil art exhibition by Push Nanayakkara and her students, was recently held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery, bringing together a collection of their work for public display.

screening of cannes 2024 grand prix winner All We Imagine as Light by Payal Kapadia

South Asian Women in Media (SAWM), Sri Lanka chapter in collaboration with the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka organised the screening of ’All We Imagine As Light’ by the award winning

Early Detection vital to combat Breast Cancer

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in October and it being the most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka we had a chat with Dr Lanka Jayasuriya- Dissanayake, Chairperson of the Indira Cancer Trust.

Nisreen Dissanayake

This week on Buzz with Danu, I’m sitting down with someone who doesn’t just switch on lights, she switches on opportunities!